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SB54 EZU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,874 mi
Last recorded60,874 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 EZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 60,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 52,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,094 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,019 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,199 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Underside of vehicle coated with oil

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of vehicle coated with oil

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,576 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SB54 EZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB54 EZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB54 EZU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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